Popular Illinois Pizza Place Opens New Location Near Rockford
Alfano's Pizza has opened a new location in Byron, bringing the longtime Oregon and Rochelle favorite about 25 minutes southwest of Rockford.
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Rochester Woman Charged for High Speed Byron Chase
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an intoxicated woman driving a pickup at a gas station in Byron.
New Oxbow Park Campground Opens Soon, Reservations Available
The new Oxbow Park campground in Byron, MN is opening September 1st, 2026. This includes their new camper cabins. Reservations are available now.
High School Football Practice Begins Across Illinois Today
The 2026 Illinois high school football season is underway, and Byron is the only Rockford-area team ranked in the preseason Top 25.
Guilty Plea Entered in Rochester Area ATM Burglary Spree
His plea agreement calls for a prison sentence.
Byron Woman Named Miss Minnesota 2026
The 90th Miss Minnesota has been crowned. Anna Brennan is our newest Miss Minnesota and she's from Byron!
Officials ID Rochester Man and Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash
There have been 4 people killed the motorcycle crashes in Olmsted County during the past 3 weeks.
Pine Island Woman Hurt in Collision at Byron Intersection
Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The State Patrol responded to the scene shortly before 8:30 Monday night.
Byron Man Killed in Hwy. 14 Motorcycle Crash
The State Patrol responded to the fatal crash shortly before 5:30 Sunday afternoon. The motorcyclist was the only person involved in the deadly crash.
Byron Motorcyclist Charged for Memorial Day Weekend Injury Crash
The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday, says the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office responded to the motorcycle accident on Saturday.